About the program
Are you a MDHS graduate student looking for support and guidance as you navigate through your research journey? Look no further! Our Peer Program is designed to foster peer-to-peer learning, networking, and mentorship within the community of graduate researchers in the MDHS faculty.
Here’s how it works:
Mentors:
Are you nearing the end of your studies and feeling confident about what you’ve learned? Become a mentor! Share your wisdom and experience with fellow graduate students who are just starting out. Mentors will recieve a Melbourne Plus digital credential and a $100 grocery voucher after completing the program.
Mentees:
Are you in the early stages of your research degree and in need of guidance? Sign up to be a mentee! Connect with a mentor who can provide invaluable support and advice tailored to your needs.
The program runs for five months, from June to November, giving mentees ample time to benefit from the mentorship and guidance provided by their peers.
Join us and be part of a supportive community where everyone learns and grows together. Apply today to take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with fellow graduate researchers and elevate your academic journey!
Time commitment
For those participating in the program, there will be a 15-hour minimum commitment over the course of the program. This includes monthly 1-hour catch ups with your mentee, contributing to the Teams site, an in-person induction in June, an in-person launch event in June, in-person workshops, and an in-person end of program celebration event in November.
Applications close May 23rd 11.59pm
Being a mentor
Benefits:
Curious about being a mentor? Here are some of the benefits you’ll receive:
- Receive a Melbourne Plus digital credential and a $100 grocery voucher after completing the program.
- Develop your leadership and communication skills as you advise and empower your mentee.
- Build upon your professional networks and form connections with likeminded peers.
Responsibilities as a mentor:
- Provide support and advice to a new graduate researcher (your mentee) throughout the length of the program.
- Maintain communication with your mentee and attend monthly (at minimum) informal 1-hour catch ups with them.
- Attend the in-person program induction event.
- Attend the in-person program launch event on June 14th to participate in the program introduction and to meet other program participants.
- Contribute to discussions on the dedicated program Teams site.
- Attend in-person program workshops hosted by MDHS and GSA.
Selection criteria
- Current University of Melbourne Graduate Researchers in the MDHS Faculty.
- Graduate Researcher who has completed their second review.
- Interested in supporting new students in the early stages research degrees.
- Friendly, approachable and professional when supporting and mentoring new students.
- Able to commit to 15 hours over the course of the program.
Apply to be a mentor
Applications for mentors are now open.
Applications close May 23rd 11.59pm
If you have any questions about the program, or the application process, please contact MDHS-GRprograms@unimelb.edu.au
Being a mentee
Benefits:
Curious about being a mentee? Here are some of the benefits you’ll receive:
- Receive personalised, one-on-one advice and support from a University of Melbourne Graduate Researcher in the MDHS Faculty.
- Meet new people and make connections with fellow students in a fun, supportive setting.
- Grow your professional networks and meet likeminded peers.
Responsibilities as a mentee:
- Be in the 1st year of a graduate research degree (prior to confirmation).
- Attend the in-person program launch event on June 14th to participate in the program introduction and to meet other program participants.
- Contribute to discussions on the dedicated program Teams site.
- Attend in-person program workshops hosted by MDHS and GSA.
Apply to be a mentee
Applications for mentees are now open.
Applications close May 23rd 11.59pm
If you have any questions about the program, or the application process, please contact MDHS-GRprograms@unimelb.edu.au
Contact
If you have any questions about the program, or the application process, please contact MDHS-GRprograms@unimelb.edu.au